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MKE → DTW
Which side of the plane to sit from General Mitchell International Airport (Milwaukee) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Milwaukee lakefront upon departure and a higher likelihood of spotting Ann Arbor's iconic stadium and the Detroit city skyline during the descent.
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Milwaukee Waterfront
Unmatched views of the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Hoan Bridge, and the downtown skyline immediately after takeoff.
Ann Arbor & The Big House
On a clear approach, you can easily identify the University of Michigan's massive football stadium.
Detroit River & Skyline
Sweeping views of the Renaissance Center and the international border crossing into Windsor, Ontario.
Ford River Rouge Complex
A glimpse of Detroit's industrial heritage with the massive manufacturing plants visible near the airport.
Early morning flights offer a beautiful sunrise over the lake. During the final 10 minutes of the flight, stay alert for the 'Big House' in Ann Arbor. If the plane approaches DTW from the south, you will get a perfect view of the Detroit-Windsor border.
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Lake Michigan Crossing
A vast perspective of the deep blue water and seasonal ice floes while traversing the mid-section of the lake.
Grand Haven Shoreline
The scenic transition where the lake meets the sandy dunes and lighthouses of western Michigan.
Lansing Vistas
Distant views of Michigan's capital city and the surrounding agricultural grid of central Michigan.
Michigan Farmland
A patchwork quilt of green and gold fields that defines the interior of the Lower Peninsula.
Sit here for better lighting during afternoon flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. Watch for the coastline near Muskegon, which marks your entry into Michigan airspace. During winter, look for interesting pressure ridges in the lake ice.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 381 km (237 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 38 min
Departure: MKE (42.94720077514648, -87.89659881591797)
Arrival: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)
Route Type: Domestic
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